SALESFORCE-PD1 Process Automation And Logic Practice Question
In the Salesforce Order of Execution, when are validation rules evaluated relative to Apex triggers?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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After Before triggers fire and before the record is saved to the database
Validation rules are executed after the 'Before' triggers fire and before the record is saved to the database.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Before any Before triggers fire
Why it's wrong here
Before triggers run prior to validation rules to allow pre-processing and default values to be set.
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Concurrently with After triggers
Why it's wrong here
Triggers and validation rules execute in a strict sequential order defined by the order of execution architecture.
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After Before triggers fire and before the record is saved to the database
Why this is correct
Validation rules run after all Before triggers have completed.
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After the record is committed to the database and After triggers complete
Why it's wrong here
Validation rules must run before commit to prevent invalid data from entering the database.
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